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Property Tax Exemptions- Erosion Of The Tax Base

Year: 1966

Summary: Calculation of the level of revenue lost due to property tax exemptions.

Civic Financial Control Story No. 1

Year: 1927

Summary: Highlights the ways in which the city has financially controlled expenditures for civic services over the past ten years - including public services not administered by boards or commissions. Allowing for yearly fluctuations, the Bureau finds that Toronto produces a small surplus every year, and this is evidence of sound financial management.

Open Letter To His Worship The Mayor And Members Of The Board Of Control And City Council

Year: 1936

Summary: Objection to changing the fiscal year cycle from December 31 to December 15, which is related to the plan to change the election date to mid-December.

The Provincial Assessment Act Story No. 1

Year: 1918

Summary: Discusses the implementation of a new assessment system that separates land value from building value in the assessment and the problems with interpretation and administration of the law that are not uniform.

In 1918 How Much Are We Going To Raise, As A City, For Current Purposes?

Year: 1918

Summary: Outlines planned revenue sources for 1917, and intended expenditure on municipal services.

City Of Toronto 1939 Budget Story No.3

Year: 1939

Summary: Provides estimates of budget expenditures from 1929-1939. Offers guggestions for ways to improve the efficiency of services and budget management, such as the promotion of budget planning over periods longer than one year, reducing the number of wards, and establishing a city planning committee.

City Auditing - Story No. 1: Total Amount Of Vouchers Audited By The Department In 1913 $106,532,606

Year: 1915

Summary: Presents key statistics on the City Auditor's Department, and a "catechism on auditing" advocating additional space, assistance and equipment.

City Budget Facts Based Upon The Official Estimates Of The City Of Toronto Part 1

Year: 1920

Summary: City budget estimates for 1920. Analysis of revenues from publically owned utilities moved to a separate volume in 1920.

First Things First

Year: 1933

Summary: Analysis of taxation figures from 1927-1932.

This Is The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research Speaking On "The Universal Ingredient"

Year: 1931

Summary: The "universal ingredient" in all bills, infrastructure, and services is taxation. The only person who does not pay taxes is one who does not pay bills, and therefore taxation is part of the cost of living.

How Public Revenues Should Be Divided

Year: 1937

Summary: The introduction of tax credits that will reduce income tax revenues must be balanced by a proper measure of increasing revenue from other sources and not only by an increase in property taxes.

Civic Affairs: The Canadian Experience With Payments In Lieu Of Taxes

Year: 1960

Summary: Scan of all Canadian provinces and the Federal government's systems of paying for property occupied in cities in ways other than property taxes.

The City Of Toronto Proposes To Spend On Current Account During 1926 $28,190,117

Year: 1926

Summary: Notes that while civic budget estimates have improved, they are still are not sufficiently standardized between departments.

Second Open Letter Of The Toronto Civic Budget Estimates For 1934

Year: 1934

Summary: An open letter to the citizens and taxpayers of Toronto, outlining the fact that large deficits in light of the Great Depression are not presented to their full extent. Highlights some major issues in the budget including some major upcoming capital expenditures.

Four Test Questions As To The Desirability Of Any Mode Of Taxation

Year: 1918

Summary: Four test questions as to the desirability of any mode taxation: is it equitable; is it convenient to collect; can it be collected economically; and is it conducive to the public benefit? Explores the application of these questions to the Ontario business tax, with the conclusion that it is unsatisfactory.

Toronto's Civic Budget For 1946 Story No.3

Year: 1946

Summary: Provides details on estimated expenditures out of taxation and grants for the 1944 civic budget, analyzed according to object of expenditure. Outlines the need for more timely information about the budget prior to elections. Suggests staggered two to three year terms for city councillors.

Bureau Open Letter

Year: 1933

Summary: An open letter to the mayor, the board of control, and city aldermen, highlighting the fact that expenditures appear to be falling behind revenues at a growing pace.

The Chief Civic Issues At This Moment Are

Year: 1936

Summary: Highlights the need for better balance between budget and revenue and better matching of taxation with the ability to pay.

Open Letter

Year: 1938

Summary: In this Open Letter, The Bureau claims that proposed city legislation to change the calculations of sinking fund rates will actually reduce the city's ability to handle debt.

Monthly Letter To Men And Women

Year: 1947

Summary: New council should be given full legitimacy to make decisions based on budget estimated, but have been forced into merely implementing education decisions of old council.

The City Budget For 1942

Year: 1942

Summary: Notes that budget figures for 1942 have not yet been released to the public as they should have been.

The 1931 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.2

Year: 1931

Summary: Comparison of expenditure on community services for the years 1927-1931. Tabulated comparison of taxation revenue and other general revenue sources.

Toronto's Civic Budget For 1946

Year: 1946

Summary: Provides estimated expenditures for the 1946 civic budget analyzed by the cost of main function to be met out by taxation. Notes an increase on charity and welfare spending. Suggests that Torontonians can do their part to cut costs by keeping the city clean.

Open Letter

Year: 1935

Summary: This Open Letter objects to raising tax rate and calls for finding other ways to reduce expenditure.

The 1929 City Budget Story No.3

Year: 1929

Summary: Hightlights the need for planning in the city's budget in order to ensure the most efficient use of taxpayer money,

Open Letter

Year: 1936

Summary: Outlines the responsibilities for managing and auditing the budget within the municipal government.

Toronto Budget For 1945 Current Revenue And Expenditure Where The Money Comes From And Where The Money Goes To Story No.1

Year: 1945

Summary: Outlines estimated revenues and expenditures in the 1945 civic budget. Observes that overhead has decreased but that administrative expenses have increased. Raises the question as to whether the 1945 takes into account the expense of much-needed improvement to pavement and sidewalks. Includes the findings of a Bureau of Municipal Research report on departmental regrouping.

The 1930 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.2

Year: 1930

Summary: A tabulated comparison of estimated civic expenditures from 1928-1930, with comments.

The City Estimates For 1917: Planned For An Expenditure Of $19,242,583.23

Year: 1917

Summary: Pie chart representing planned city expenditure out of taxation for 1917. Advocates voter turnout and citizen engagement.

Toronto's Civic Budget For 1922 (Continued)

Year: 1922

Summary: Analysis of tax burden per capita and the proportion dedicated to education vs. other expenditure.

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